HIGH QUALITY PURE MENTHA CITRATA OIL

CAS number
 68917 - 15 - 7
 
Botanical source
 Mentha citrata ( Bergamot mint oil )
 
Appearance
 Slightly yellowish , pale liquid .
 
Odour
 Sweet fresh clear lavender bergamot.
 
Specific gravity at 150 C
 0.916 - 0.924
 
Optical rotation
 -70 to -80
 
Refractive index at 200 C
 1.4582 - 1.4598
 
Acid number
 up to 8.0
 
Ester number 
 94.0 - 211.0
 
Solubility
 in 1.5 to 2.0 vol. of 70% alcohol and in 5 vol. of  60% alcohol
 
Main constituents
 Linalyl Acetate         38 % - 42 %

Linalool                    35 % - 40 %

Terpenes                 7.0 % - 9.0 %         
 
Use
 Used in perfumes , detergents , soaps , etc.
 
Solubility & stability
 Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 12 months, quality should be checked before use .